Name: XBR-VDX6740-24-R Brocade 48x10GbE SFP+ 4x40GbE QSFP+ Fabric Switch
Brand: Brocade
SKU: XBR-VDX6740-24-R
Price: 661.34 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (129 reviews)

Product Overview
The Brocade VDX 6740 48x10GbE SFP+ 4x40GbE QSFP+ Fabric Switch provides 48 10 Gigabit SFP+ ports alongside 4 40 Gigabit QSFP+ uplink ports. It is designed to function as a fabric switch in data center networks, enabling high-density connectivity and aggregation within scalable Ethernet fabrics.

General Information
Brand	Brocade

Technical Information
Number of Ports	52-Ports
Port Type	SFP+, QSFP / QSFP+
Port Speed	10Gbps,40Gbps
Ports	48 x 10GbE SFP+,4 x 40GbE QSFP+
Mount Type	1U Rack
Data Rate	10 Gbps,40 Gbps
Compatibility	Brocade VDX Fabric
Connector Type	SFP+,QSFP+

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	1U Rackmount
Weight	3.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	No
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL

Product Description
The Brocade VDX 6740 48x10GbE SFP+ 4x40GbE QSFP+ Fabric Switch, model XBR-VDX6740-24-R, is a network switch designed to deliver high-density 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity with enhanced uplink capacity. It is typically deployed in data center fabrics where multiple 10GbE endpoints require aggregation and high-throughput interconnects. IT professionals and network architects use this switch to build scalable, low-latency network fabrics supporting virtualization and cloud computing environments. Key Features 48 fixed 10GbE SFP+ ports providing dense server or storage connectivity 4 QSFP+ ports supporting 40GbE uplinks for aggregation and spine connections Fabric switch functionality designed for scalable data center network architectures Robust hardware from Brocade tailored for high-capacity network demands Compact form factor suited for rack-mount deployment This switch plays a critical role in consolidating multiple 10GbE connections while maintaining bandwidth headroom through 40GbE uplinks. Its fabric capabilities facilitate simplified network management and scaling in modern data centers. It supports environments requiring substantial 10GbE port density combined with uplink flexibility.

Use Cases
This switch is typically used in data center environments where high-density 10GbE server or storage connectivity is required alongside high-bandwidth uplinks for spine or core aggregation. It supports workloads demanding consistent low-latency and scalable network fabric deployment. How It's Used: Aggregating multiple 10GbE connections from servers or storage arrays in a data center rack Serving as a leaf switch in a Brocade VDX fabric network architecture Providing uplink connectivity via 40GbE QSFP+ ports to spine or core switches Supporting virtualized environments requiring scalable and manageable 10GbE fabrics Deployments needing a compact rack-mountable 10GbE fabric switch with uplink flexibility In operational terms, this switch enables efficient network scaling and consolidation in data centers. It acts as a key component in fabric-based LAN architectures, facilitating optimized traffic flow and simplified management across multiple racks and pods.

FAQ's
What type of ports does the XBR-VDX6740-24-R provide? The switch offers 48 10GbE SFP+ ports for connecting servers and storage devices, plus 4 40GbE QSFP+ ports used primarily for uplink aggregation to higher layers in the network. Is the Brocade VDX 6740 designed for data center use? Yes, it is a fabric switch optimized for data center environments where scalable 10GbE connectivity and fabric-based architectures are required. What is the function of the 40GbE QSFP+ ports? The 40GbE QSFP+ ports serve as uplinks for connecting to spine or core switches, enabling higher bandwidth aggregation and fabric interconnectivity. Can this switch be rack-mounted? Yes, the Brocade VDX 6740 model XBR-VDX6740-24-R is designed for rack-mount deployment in data center racks. What type of networks benefit from this switch? Networks requiring high-density 10GbE connectivity with scalable fabric architecture, such as virtualized data centers or cloud infrastructure, benefit from this switch. Does this switch support fabric-based networking? Yes, it is designed as a fabric switch, supporting network fabrics commonly used in modern data center environments.

XBR-VDX6740-24-R Brocade 48x10GbE SFP+ 4x40GbE QSFP+ Fabric Switch

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